Robbery ring busted in Margowsky theft case
Charles Heike of Monon is arrested on charges of stealing fifteen hundred dollars in cars from Albert and Sam Margowsky fecal junk dealers. Clarence Hughes and Frank Dalton were initially jailed, with Dalton later released. the investigation centers on Hughes and others who spoke of the fur thefts. A $100 reward is offered by the Margowsky firm for the conviction.
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Albert
Sam Margowsky
Charles Heike
Monon
Hague
Fecal
Clarence Llaghes
Frank Dalton
Justice of the Peace
E.G. Smith
Therm
Dalton
Walter
McBain Stone
Cty
Hughes
Wathen
Clarence Hughes
Chas. Hughes
Ee We Price
Treland - Ewes
Manon
webby + UCAS ALY
Margowsky
Senator De Meeker Heads Indiana Special Suffrage Session
Senator De Meeker will travel to Indianapolis to attend a one day special session called for Friday at ten oclock to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Both chambers pieced pledges from two thirds of members to limit business to the single subject. The Woman's Franchise League of Indiana led the push after Governor Fordrich pledged the session.
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de Meeker
Indianapolis
Indiana
House
Senate
Woman's
Tudisna
Foadrich
Birthday Surprise for Uncle Jake at Timmons Home
At J. D. Timmons residence on Monday evening a surprise party was arranged by Mrs. Timmons for Uncle Jake, honoring his January 24 birthday. Born in 1847 and lifelong to the county, he received a garnet ring from guests including Thomas Hanna, Spencer Carson, R. A. Lawrie, Charles Sill, C. S. Preston, George Lowe, John Lowe, Frank Baker, A. K. Rawlins, E. P. Reynolds, and B. A. Timmons before the Timmons left for Florida the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Timmons
Thomas J. Hanna
Spencer Carson
R. A. Lawrie
Charles Sill
C. S. Preston
George C. Lowe
John L. Lowe
Frank Baker
A. K. Rawlins
E. P. Reynolds
B. A. Timmons
Secretary of State Roach in Critical Condition
Secretary of State W. A. Roach, ill for days, remains in a critical state per Indiana press dispatches. He previously suffered a severe ptomaine poisoning in Washington D C, which weakened his health, and now has a complication of diseases. He is affectionately known as Deacon by friends here.
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W. A. Roach
Indiana
Church committee plans five thousand dollar Sny der property remodel
A Christian church committee is raising funds to remodel the Henry Snyder property bought as a parsonage. Plans include a basement and complete interior overhaul to create a modern, beautiful home. Total cost about five thousand dollars. pledges reach roughly two thousand.
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The
Christian Church
Henry Snyder
Dra
Blair's Farm and Stock Sale Near Norway
Advertisement notes a large farm and stock sale led by F Eu gene W Blair near Norway scheduled for Wednesday February 4. The notice appears in a local paper and urges attendance.
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Eugene W. Blair
Norway
Martha J Teeter Dead in Canton Mississippi
Martha J Teeter died at her Canton home after several months illness. She was eighty four and widow of William J Teeter. Survived by two sons Dennis P Teeter and John Teeter and two daughters Mrs H Baker and Mrs Abbie Lemon. Funeral scheduled Friday at Methodist church with Rev F L Hovis.
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Martha Ob
Teetero
Cantem
Mississip
Dennis PL
Peeter
Tee
Cass Township
Teeter
Willian J. Teeter
Dennis P. Teeter
City
John Teeter
Blaisdel
North Dakota
H. Baker
Abbie Lemon
White County
Canton
Monticello Telephone seeks rate relief after rising costs
The Monticello Telephone Company argues current rates are too low to cover upkeep and materials. It notes government control and rate freezes for ten years while costs rise. The ad urges fair charges to sustain service and invites subscribers to support adjustments. Also includes brief notices for farm supplies and local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Telephone Company
Monticelly Telephone Company
Vie
Moneyhun Sues Doctor Over Morphine Allegations
William Moneyhun files a damages suit in circuit court seeking fifteen thousand dollars from physician Elbridge G. Ricker. The complaint accuses repeated morphine administration, alleging a morphine addiction, one thousand dollars in cure costs, and reputational damage. AttorneysGaylord Sills Ireland for Moneyhun. Kassabaum Sellers for Ricker. Moneyhun, son of Isaac Moneyhun, recently worked on the McCall road in Jackson Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moneyhun
Elbridge G. Ricker
Gaylord & Sills
C. E. Ireland
Ricker
George W. Kassabaum
E. B. Sellers
Moneyhun
Isaac Moneyhun
Monon
McCall
Jackson Township
January Club marks ninth banquet at M E church
The January Club grew from nine to sixty nine members. thirty six attended the ninth annual banquet at the M E church. Guests enjoyed a menu including pig furnished by Harry F. Wedge, social hour at Commercial Push Club, and an original poetry and song program. Officers elected for the coming year were President Harry F. E. Wedge, VP H. C. Meredith, Treasurer A. K. Rawlins, Secretary Claude Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Beulah Cray
Bion Vogel
Martha Thorne
Bernice Coffin
Naomi Cullen
Harry FE. Wedge
H. C. Meredith
A. K. Rawlins
Claude Ireland
D. P. Teeter
Case Pending to Set Aside Kent Divorce in Chicago
Proceedings in Cook County Circuit Court seek to annul the divorce granted to Harvey A Kent of Brookston on grounds of fraud. Mrs Horace A Kent, represented by George W Kasshain, claims Kent filed false Indiana and Illinois affidavits claiming residency and tenure in a mining company to obtain the decree. The White Circuit Court case and related evidence were partly heard before the Christmas recess and the matter was continued due to Kent’s illness.
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Cook County
Tin Os
Harvee AL Kent
Brookston
Horaee A. Kent
George W. Kassahain
Kent
Indiana
Simthur
Thlinets
Chicago
Damages Sought in Real Estate Suit over 320 Acre Farm
Fred Wilson and Thomas Humphreys sue Christ Staller of Princeton Township in circuit court claiming $25,000 in damages from a failed option contract on Staller’s 320 acre farm. They allege a June 10 1919 agreement for sale at 960 000 with options and staged payments, and that Staller repudiated on Dec 29 1919 after they tendered 8 000. They say land was worth 120 000 and a buyer was ready at 118 000, with 2 000 spent on showings and advertising. The suit is by Gaylord & Sills.
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Circuit Court
Fred Wilson
Thomas Oj. Humpteys
Wolcott
Christ
Staller
Princeton Township
Mr. Stoller
Wilson
Mr. Humphreys
Gaylord & Sills
Topsy Turvy Social At Epworth League Event
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held a topsy turvy social in the church basement on Tuesday evening. About seventy five guests attended and wore clothing backwards or mismatched shoes to create fun. Games and refreshments followed the social.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Preacher Rev J C Parrett to Speak at Local Church
Hammond clergyman Rev J C Parrett will occupy the pulpit at the Monticello Presbyterian church next Sunday. He formerly served as pastor at Rensselaer and is well known to local residents. He is described as a forceful speaker and is expected to draw large crowds.
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J.C. Parrett
Hammond
Presbyterian Church
Parrett
Rensselaer Church
Monticello
Goodman Company January Clearance Sale Starts Next Saturday
The Goodman Company kicks off a seven day clearance sale beginning next Saturday with a strong push to offer money saving deals for customers. The firm members promote the event and note their large advertisement appears elsewhere in this issue.
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Goodman Company
Real Estate Inquiry Promises Payment for Lew Contact
A terse local note promises payment to see Lew about real estate matters. Details and specifics are unclear in the fragmented text.
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Lew
Katcha Koo Fantastique Heads to Strand Theatre
Oriental American musical fantastique produced by John B. Rodgers Company directed by Mirth Cole comes to the Strand in Monticello this Thursday evening. Tickets sell fast as a plot of disguises, magic vests and romantic escapades unfolds with Dr A B Gray and cast in lively comedy.
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Katcha-Koo
Strand Theater
Young Ladies Business and Social Club
John B. Rodgers
Miss Mirth Cole
Monticello
Katcha-Keo
Hunga
A. B. Gray
Harry
Glenn Stewart
Glenn Hodshire
Solejah
Urbanah
Esther Parke
Leta Gardner
Organize Fox Drive In Guernsey Neighborhood
Farmers in Guernsey organize a fox drive to be held Saturday January 31 with public invited. A planning meeting will be at the Guernsey store next Wednesday evening January 21 to perfect plans.
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Guernsey
Death of Edmund Dilts Ties to Local Treasurer Family
County Treasurer RE B Steely mourns as his four year old grandson Edmund Dilts dies after a brief spinal meningitis illness. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs Asher Dilts of Round Grove Township, was laid to rest at Montmorenet cemetery following a family funeral held Thursday.
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RE. B. Steely
Edmund Dilts
Asher Dilts
Round Grove Township
Montmorenet
County Journals Record Surge in Road Fund Petitions
The Herald reports White County residents push road petitions amid new tax law allowing township debts up to four percent of valuation for road improvements. Townships list substantial available funds like Cass 855,700 and Prairie 347,644 with others ranging widely, as citizens rush to file petitions for new roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War Mothers Hold County Meeting in White County
War Mothers from across White County gathered at the Christian Church Wednesday for a county meeting. The day included an eleven o'clock opening, a noon luncheon by Union Township, a two o'clock public program with welcomes and addresses, and the election of officers including Mrs FE Gardner as county War Mother and Mrs H FE McCully as vice president.
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White County
Chrisstian
War Mothers
Union Township
Sour
E.R. Cardner
Elvin Daniels
E. McPhee
O. FE. Thorne
C. D. Meeker
FE. R. Gardner
Clarence Sterner Dies After Typhoid at Home Hospital
Clarence Sterner, about 25, died yesterday at Chalmers Home hospital in Lafayette after ten days of typhoid fever. He was overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces for fourteen months and was wounded in action. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Clarence Sterner
Chalmers
Lafayette
Tie
Sterner
Postponed hearing on Monticello Telephone property valuation
Notice announces postponement of a public hearing on Monticello Indiana property valuation originally set for January 27 18e0 at City Hall Monticello. It states a new date will be announced and published. The notice includes other brief local items such as a January 23 Bell Center box social and various farm sales.
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Monticello Telephone Company
City Hall
Monticello
Indiana
Bell Center
Walter Lanewell Farm Sale Near Buffalo January 8
Walter Lanewell holds a large farm sale near Buffalo one mile southeast of town on January 8. The event date is listed as January jan8, with sale details tied to Walter Lanewell’s estate and associated local properties.
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Reynolds
John L. Surth
Buffalo
Consolidation in Indiana Schools Proves Benefits
An article urges voting for consolidation, citing Greencastle as a successful example where Greencastle and Greencastle Townships merged to improve facilities, staffing, and curriculum. It argues consolidation lowers costs and expands programs, predicting it will become standard across counties and towns.
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Senator Meeker
Jake
Martha J. Teeter
Mississippi
Soa
van EL Pogher
Globe Fertilizer
Dick Schriefer
Kas Farber
Sea
Eversthine
Mr. Farber
Ohio
H. F. Davis
WM. Moneyhun
Dr. E. G. Ricker
Noah Shighey
Vleet
Ali
Humphries
Sale Dam
Fauber
Ray Fauber
Bie
Christ Staller
Epworth League Social
Orient-America
FOX Drive
Noah Shigley
Thunphries
Poland
China
Walter Langwell
S. W. Myers
the Herald
Rie Creek
Cass
Honey Creek
Jackson
West Point
Ehisha Warden
North Rairoad Street
Dittle “Iuipe
Mr. Warden
Bo Pauber
John
North
Bie Farm
Areck Sale
Jarves
Walter Lanewell
Audi
Greencastle
Putnam County
Greencastle Township
Montivello
Union
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